Another Guild Wars 2 stress test incoming, time and date set

ArenaNet will be conducting another Guild Wars 2 stress test tomorrow, August 9, exactly one week after the last test.

As with the August 2 testing period, players who pre-purchased the game will be able to login and play between noon and 4:00 PM Pacific. The folks at ArenaNet will be actively working on the game simultaneously, just like before, so expect possible connectivity issues or other bugs. Hey, you know the drill by now.

A post on the official Facebook page reminds players that whatever they see or experience during the test isn't an indication of the final product:

Any issues you experience are a result of the rigorous conditions of the stress test, and are in no way representative of the state of the game at launch. By participating in this stress test, you’re helping us make Guild Wars 2 a better game. Thanks for your cooperation—we’ll see you in-game!

They may call it a "stress test," but we think of it as a much needed fix to scratch that obnoxious Guild Wars itch. Either way, don't let the potential bugs and broken features deter you, because participation ultimately helps Anet make the game even better.